Word: Number

Pronunciation

/ˈnʌmbər/

Definitions

• Noun (num): A mathematical value used to represent a quantity, often expressed in digits; for example, “The number 7 is considered lucky by many.” It can also refer to an amount or total count, such as “A number of people attended the concert.”
• Noun: A symbol, word, or group of words designating a specific thing, person, or concept, as in “Her phone number is 555-1234.”
• Verb (v): To assign a number or numerical value to something, like “Number the pages in the report consecutively.”
• Verb: To count or include as part of a total, “We numbered the cars passing by on the highway.”
• Adjective (adj): Relating to numbers or quantities, “Mathematics is her favorite subject because she loves working with numbers.”

Phrases

• “By the numbers” means to follow instructions precisely or sequentially.
• “In number” refers to the quantity of something.
• “A magic number” refers to a significant or optimal figure in a particular context.
• “To pick up the tab (or check) for the whole number” means to pay the entire bill.

Example Sentences

• Noun (mathematical value): “Add the two numbers together to get the sum.”
• Noun (designation): “Please provide your passport number at the check-in counter.”
• Verb: “Each contestant was numbered according to their starting position.”
• Adjective: “There’s been a marked increase in the number of students enrolling this year.”

Synonyms

• Count
• Digit
• Quantity
• Total
• Numerical value
• Identification (ID)
• Figure
• Amount
• Listing (when referring to listing things in order)